Large-spotted snake moray eel

My fish book notes that the large-spotted snake moray eel can be encountered both day and night, but is not often seen. That’s true in my experience. This is only the second one I’ve seen here and the first I’ve photographed.

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The Snow Melts Somewhere November 2, 2021 at 11:58 pm

They look scary up close! As kids, my brother was mesmerised by one he saw in an aquarium… I still remember him staring at it for ages and ages. Would be a bit spooky to actually spot one in the wild! It’s such a long one, too

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 3, 2021 at 7:58 pm
  
  A guy I know got bitten by an eel and still bears the scar. Some eels are notoriously ill-tempered, but I’ve never had any problems with them. I don’t tend to get in their faces. This one seemed positively mellow.
  
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Kitty November 2, 2021 at 1:21 pm

Amazing..

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 2, 2021 at 4:55 pm
  
  Glad you liked it Kitty
  
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bushboy November 2, 2021 at 10:47 am

Another one to tick off the list Graham 🙂

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1. Graham Post authorNovember 2, 2021 at 4:55 pm
  
  Only 6 billion to go!
  
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  1. bushboy November 3, 2021 at 12:42 am
    
    I would leave plankton off the list though
    
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    1. Graham Post authorNovember 3, 2021 at 7:59 pm
      
      I’ve seen plenty of that already!
      
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